LIVERMORE — Construction work by Caltrans snarled traffic earlier than usual along eastbound Interstate 580 in Livermore on Thursday.

The far right-hand lane of Interstate 580 near Airway Boulevard was closed until 1:30 p.m. while the highway was worked on, backing up traffic well into Pleasanton. On a typical weekday, traffic begins to back up around 3 p.m.

A motorist alert was issued around 12:30, said a dispatch with Transportation Management Center.

Caltrans closed several other freeways lanes and ramps around the Bay Area for the routine maintenance.

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